Wolf pack at Dublin Zoo are absolutely loving their incredible new enclosure

The wolf pack at Dublin Zoo have a stunning new enclosure carefully designed just for them.

The lush 4,000 square metre enclosure has been built to mimic as closely as possible their natural habitat.

It includes a dedicated feeding area, a water feature and three observation shelters for guests to watch the animals.

The opening of Wolves in the Woods is yet another milestone on our journey of redeveloping Dublin Zoo into a world class zoo and provide an excellent visitor experience,’ explained Zoo director Leo Oosterweghel.

The wolf pack at Dublin zoo have a new state-of-the-art enclosure keepers say is both ‘large and stimulating’ Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography

‘Every detail of the habitat has been considered carefully with the wellness of the wolf pack in mind and the design was inspired by their natural habitat.’

The 4,000 square metre enclosure has been designed to mimic as closely as possible their natural habitat Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography

Dublin Zoo’s team leader, Ciara McMahon, said the wolf pack seem to be absolutely loving their new home.

The new area includes a dedicated feeding area, a water feature and three observation shelters for guests to watch the animals Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography

She said: ‘I am delighted to say that the wolf pack have adapted to their new habitat very quickly. They are very comfortable and confident in their new surroundings.’

Keepers say the wolves are are very comfortable and confident in their new surroundings Pic: Patrick Bolger Photography

Grey wolves were last seen in the wild in Ireland in the late 1700s with the last one thought to have been killed in 1786.